2025-2026 South Broward Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Application

South Broward Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The South Broward Alumnae Chapter (SBAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is pleased to present our 2026 Scholarship Application. SBAC will award $2,000 scholarships to deserving African American or African Descent female or male high school seniors matriculating at an accredited four-year college or university for the Fall 2026 academic year.
EVERY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:
- Completed application electronically signed by the Applicant and Parent.
- Selection of either the Brenda Gillis Educational Excellence Scholarship or the Linda Lockhart Scholarship.
- Upload official high school transcript.
- Upload Two (2) letters of recommendation from a School Representative, Community Leader, or Civic Leader with an original signature. The letters must discuss the applicant’s leadership experience, community service involvement, character, and/or scholastic achievement. Community service hours must be documented on the applicant’s high school transcript.
- Upload unofficial copy of SAT or ACT Test scores (for example: mailed to the applicant from the testing agency or printed from the agency website).
- Upload a senior yearbook photo or headshot photo in professional attire with the application.
- Upload your Essay – typed, one-page, plain legible font, and double-spaced - Discussing the impact of a local, national, or international event or issue and its importance in your life.
- Upload Letter of Verification from SBAC GEMS Chair [Linda Lockhart Scholarship Applicants ONLY]
ELIGIBILITY – THE APPLICANT MUST:
- Be an African – American or of African descent male or female
- Be a graduating senior from a high school within or reside within the following Southern Broward County boundaries: Griffin Road (North boundary line); County Line Road (South boundary line); Atlantic Ocean (East boundary line); and the Florida Everglades (West boundary line). The boundary includes but is not limited to the following cities: Cooper City, Dania Beach, Davie, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Southwest Ranches, Sunshine Ranches, and West Park.
- Have applied to an accredited four-year college or university
- Be available for a personal interview
NOTE: Only completed applications submitted by March 1, 2026, will be reviewed.
- Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026 and Thursday, March 12, 2026. The location and time of the interview will be provided upon notification of selection for interview.
- The applicant must provide SBAC of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated with an official proof of enrollment letter for the Fall 2026 semester on or before September 30, 2026, or the award will be forfeited.
- Scholarship recipient(s) are selected and payments are remitted directly to the institution and/or the award recipient at the sole discretion of the SBAC of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
- Submit online application and all supporting documents by 11:59 PM on or before March 1, 2026, via the scholarship application link on the chapter’s website at www.dstsouthbroward.org

SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION

All Applicants Must Select Only One Scholarship Award. If an applicant selects more than one award or submits more than one application under different awards, said applicant will be disqualified from consideration of all scholarships. All applicants must submit a completed application, incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
Are you a participant in the SBAC Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS Program*
Have you been accepted to and plan to attend an HBCU*
An applicant for these scholarship awards must have at least:
- 150 community service hours documented on the student’s high school transcript
- A minimum combined score of 24 on the ACT or 1225 on the SAT
- One (1) of the two (2) required letters of recommendation must:
  - Be from School Representative, Community Leader, or Civic Leader with first-hand knowledge of the applicant’s community service and the impact of the student’s service in the community
  - Discuss the applicant’s leadership experience AND community service involvement
- At least a 3.5 unweighted GPA
Linda Lockhart Scholarship Award: This scholarship will only be awarded to a participant of the SBAC Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Deltas GEMS Institute who has met the minimum program requirements and the criteria mentioned above.

The Linda Lockhart Scholarship is for SBAC Delta GEMS participants ONLY. The recipient will receive a $2,000 scholarship award for Fall 2026 and a $1,000 scholarship for Fall 2027, contingent upon additional proof of enrollment and verification of continued eligibility for the scholarship.

Linda Lockhart Scholarship Award

I, First Name Last Name am applying for the Linda Lockhart Scholarship Award and have checked the box above to indicate my scholarship selection.
Brenda Gillis Educational Excellence Scholarship Award: This scholarship will be awarded to the applicant(s) who have worked diligently to excel academically and have made significant contributions to their community through their time, action, talents, and dedication.

The Brenda Gillis Educational Excellence Scholarship is a one-time $2,000 Scholarship awarded for Fall 2026.

Brenda Gillis Educational Excellence Scholarship Award

I, First Name Last Name am applying for the Brenda Gillis Educational Excellence Scholarship Award and have checked the box above to indicate my selection.
HBCU Scholarship Award: SBAC recognizes the importance of supporting students attending a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Applicants attending an HBCU who apply for the Brenda Gillis Educational Excellence Scholarship may also be considered for the HBCU Scholarship. However, each applicant is eligible to receive only one scholarship award.

This scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who has worked diligently to excel academically and has made significant contributions to their community through their time, action, talents, and dedication. The student awarded must attend an HBCU.

The recipient will receive a $2,000 scholarship award for Fall 2026 and a $500 scholarship for Fall 2027, contingent upon additional proof of enrollment and verification of continued eligibility for the scholarship.

HBCU Scholarship Award

I, First Name Last Name am applying for the HBCU Scholarship Award and have checked the box above to indicate my scholarship selection.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact LaTéssa Dotson Hall, Scholarship Committee Chair, at sbacscholarship@gmail.com or (954) 558-3996. Thank you for your interest in the South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Scholarships.

2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Student Information
Student's Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Student's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Student's Email*
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Name of Parent/Guardian*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Parent/Guardian's Email*
example@example.com

Activities and Achievements
High School Name*
Name of Counselor/Brace Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Counselor/Brace Advisor's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Counselor/Brace Advisor's Email*
example@example.com

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Colleges and Universities. Click the add button (+) to add more schools*

STATEMENT OF TRUTH AND AUTHORIZATION:

I hereby declare that all of the statements made in this application are true. I agree to accept the decisions of the Scholarship Committee of the South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I agree to accept that all decisions of the Scholarship Committee are final. If selected as a recipient of the scholarship, I must provide the South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with an official proof of enrollment signed by a school official for the Fall of 2026 semester on or before September 30, 2026, or the award will be forfeited. I understand that the scholarship award is for educational purposes only and the funds will be disbursed to the award recipient and/or the selected college or university at the sole discretion of the South Broward Alumnae Chapter. I give the South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. permission to use the applicant's photo for the specific announcement and promotion of the South Broward Alumnae Chapter Scholarship award.

Applicant's Signature * Date Date*

Parent/Guardian's Signature * Date Date*
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